Today is Themed Furniture Makeover Day, and this month’s theme is Chocolate! How’s that for a fun and creative theme? I definitely had to do some thinking this time…
I had a few ideas but finally decided on this antique table after visiting my storage unit a couple weeks ago.
Since I didn’t want to take any chances with bleed-through, first I primed it and then painted it in Old White Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. You can learn more about how to properly prep furniture here and all my favorite brands and tools for doing DIY projects here.
I found a French graphic online and wanted to make the top look like a vintage pastry shop sign. I used my FrogTape Shape Tape and painted a scalloped edge around the table.
Then I laid the table on my dining table and traced the image with a pencil from an overhead projector. (Note: This was before the popular rub-on image transfers were invented!)
After penciling, I started painting with a tiny brush. I’m not gonna lie, it was tedious! I’ve used a Sharpie on similar projects before but I wanted to distress this piece, so I used regular black paint.
It took a while, but it was worth it! In the end I did distress it all over and then applied clear wax to protect it.
I found the perfect art to use – “All You Need is Love and Chocolate” – by Dawn Nicole Designs (get the free printable HERE) and added some lovely paper behind it. And of course included some chocolate cookies in a vintage dish.
Here’s a closeup of the distressing:
And a before/after image if you want to save or Pin this project:
What do you think of my French patisserie table makeover? At first I kind of messed up the cake a little (even though I traced it… Ha) but after sanding over it some, it doesn’t look so weird anymore. 🙂
Be sure to click the photos below and visit my friends to see their interpretations of the Chocolate theme! – Jen
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
What a sweet makeover, Jen! I love the scallops and your graphic transfer is perfection.
Lindsay Eidahl says
WOW! Doesn’t even look like the same table! You can see so much more of the details it has now! So pretty!
Susie@TheChelseaProject says
Jen,
You never cease to amaze me. Another terrific piece that is so original and artistic. Love the transfer so much. I’ve simply got to find me an old overhead projector. #soinspired
XOXO
Susie from The Chelsea Project
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
Gorgeous, Jen! This is definitely one of my favorite pieces of yours!! XOXO
Amy @ Highstyle Restyle says
I would recognize your style anywhere! The French-inspired makeover is truly magnifique! XOXO
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
Gorgeous Parisian makeover Jenn! I’ve yet to try the projector method for transferring images yet I bought one for the shop and it’s collecting dust. You have inspired me to give it a try sometime soon. Pinning your pretty table to share ☺
Tami @ Curb Alert! says
Your table is precious. I’m still searching for a decent priced projector as I would love to try it. All of this chocolate inspiration is making me hungry-what a fun theme!
~Tami
Linda says
This is something I would love to have in my bedroom.
Jolinda says
love it and thanks for sharing the Frog tape scallops. I have never see that before.
Joan says
I love your little table
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
Jen,
Your attention to detail is amazing. I love the staging and the scalloped edge is the perfect touch too.
Happy Creating,
Karen Marie
Stacy {Anastasia Vintage} says
Such a great idea to add the scalloped edge! I love the way you kept the colors simple and let the details really shine 🙂
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
This is beautiful, Jen! Love the graphics, love the scalloped edge…the whole thing is perfection!
Jeanie @ create&babble says
Your patience paid off – this table is gorgeous Jen!
Paula@SweetPea says
Gorgeous makeover, Jen! I love how you used the Frogtape to make the scalloped edge and that graphic is perfect for our theme. It must have taken forever to paint it but was well worth your effort in the end. My mom gave me a set of little compotes like yours that she says my grandmother got from oatmeal. Isn’t it fun that a useful piece of glassware used to be included in a box of oatmeal? This theme is such a good one and I’m loving this month’s projects.
karin says
Such a BEAUTIFUL piece and I am giddy with how you did that scalloped edge. I never even thought to use the tape in reverse like that.. BRILLIANT! Gorgeous work as always!
Hugs,
Karin
Jen says
Thank you so much, Karin! I love the scalloped edge too, I’ll have to do it on a future project. 🙂
Jen says
Thanks so much, Stacy!
Jen says
Linda, your compliment means so much to me! Thank you!
Wanda says
So cute, Jen!
Jen says
Thank you so much! 😉
kathy@petticoatjunktion says
Girl, you have a lot more patience than I do. It did turn out great!
Mindi says
Jen this is just beautiful!! I seriously love it! Amazing job! You were my pick for rock start at our Creativity Unleashed party this week! Please come by and vote for your project and invite you friends to vote!
Kim @ Hunt & Host says
That was some serious hard work…it paid off. I love the table! Those scallops are great, how have I missed this tape!!?? Such a beautiful piece!
Terry says
This looks so pretty! I always enjoy your makeovers and this is another piece well done! You have a gifted eye indeed! I hope you have a great weekend!
Smiles!
Terry
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Making Broken Beautiful
Jen says
Aww, thank you so much for the sweet compliment Terry! I hope you have a wonderful weekend also! 🙂
slg says
Hi, love this. Do you have to print your image on a clear sheet for the overhead? thanks!
Jen says
Hi, thank you. Yes I printed it on clear transparency paper. I ordered a package through Amazon but I believe you can buy sheets individually from office supply stores if you don’t need a whole pack. (Like Office Max or Staples)